Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Amberg! Our city guide presents all the important events of the Christmas season. Whether you're an Amberg expert or a first-time visitor, this guide provides reliable orientation through the winter festivities.
The historic marketplace forms the heart of Amberg's Christmas season, framed by magnificent townhouses and St. Martin's Parish Church. From here, the winter attractions extend through the medieval old town, from the Maltese Garden to the City Theater. The traditional Christmas markets, cultural performances, and craft exhibitions combine to create an atmospheric experience in the Vils River city.
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Amberg Holiday Markets and Shopping
Nuremberg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional, often handmade Christmas decorations and sweet treats.
- Description
- The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in the world. In the wooden stalls of the "little city made of wood and cloth," you can find traditional, often handmade Christmas decorations and sweet treats like gingerbread. Additional attractions include the Children's Christmas and the Star House, the sister city market, and the Nuremberg children's procession of lights.
- Where
- Nuremberg | More Info : Nuremberg Christmas Market
Regensburg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children's carousel and daily changing stage program.
- Description
- The traditional Christkindlmarkt on Neupfarrplatz in Regensburg features a variety of Christmas stalls with handmade crafts, gifts, and regional food. A daily changing stage program and a children's carousel make the market a contemplative and familiar meeting point.
- Where
- Regensburg | More Info : Regensburg Christmas Market
Guteneck Castle Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Historical setting with artistic craft and food stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Guteneck Castle offers a unique atmosphere with historical settings, artistic craft and food stalls, fascinating animal encounters, and festive live music.
- Where
- Nabburg | More Info : Guteneck Castle Christmas Market
Abensberg Hundertwasser Tower Illumination
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas atmosphere with floating crib and light spectacle.
- Description
- The Christmas season in Abensberg is a unique experience. The Niklasmarkt in the romantic castle garden and the Kuchlbauers Turmweihnacht offer a variety of delicacies and Christmas gifts. The floating crib on the Abens and the light spectacle in the historic old town make the atmosphere particularly festive.
- Where
- Abensberg | More Info : Abensberg Hundertwasser Tower Illumination
Amberg Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Regensburg Cathedral Sparrows Concerts
- What to Expect
- Unique concert program featuring medieval and modern compositions.
- Description
- The Regensburger Domspatzen present their Christmas concerts with a diverse program ranging from medieval motets to modern compositions. The young singers use the language of music to convey the expectation and joy of the birth of the Savior.
- Where
- Regensburg | More Info : Regensburg Cathedral Sparrows Concerts